Role Description

Zoetis, the world's largest Animal Health company is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of poultry animal technician at the Veterinary Medicine Research and Development (VMRD) world headquarters in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The animal research technician is a critical role in the day-to-day animal facility operations and portfolio execution. This position supports Poultry in a biocontainment and non-biocontainment research environment primarily at the Zoetis Kalamazoo, MI site with some crossover work at the Richland, MI farm site. Primary species of responsibility is poultry but may also include cross-support with other species. The position requires the proper use and maintenance of all necessary equipment and follow appropriate techniques as determined by departmental SOPs and institutional Policies. Full commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is expected and the embodiment of these behaviors while performing all functions of the role is core to Zoetis culture.

This role performs all phases of animal experiments associated with discovery and/or development of animal health products and includes but is not limited to setting up and performing a variety of animal activities, performing daily animal husbandry, sample collection, sample processing, data collection, record keeping, executing technical aspects of study protocols and laboratory and instrument maintenance in accordance with applicable Animal Welfare and GXP and policies. All responsibilities must be conducted in accordance with protocols and applicable SOPs.

Utilizes knowledge of how functional areas are used and maintained in the completion of research protocols. Responsible for all steps of room maintenance related to studies, with priority on cleaning and disinfecting.

Other responsibilities include: Utilizing knowledge of how functional areas are used and maintained in the completion of research protocols, responsible for all steps of room maintenance related to studies, cleaning and disinfecting animal areas, assisting and supporting the clinical veterinarians, ensuring the animal facilities are in inspection ready state, provide training in animal activities, contributes to continuous improvement and shares knowledge and expertise with others in work group.

May include some evening hours. Will include weekend and holiday work hours.

May not own birds or poultry; other outside contact with birds or poultry is limited.

Role Requirements/Qualifications

• High School + 3 years related experience or education combined and/or valid veterinary technician license/certification
• Experience in working with animals, poultry preferred, in a commercial or veterinary research setting

Desirable Attributes

• Associate's Degree in related field, desired.
• Demonstrated math and reading comprehension required and basic computer skills
• Proven track record of working well in a team setting.
• Experience and success with multiple veterinary procedures in a research environment.
• Experience working infectious disease models in animals.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, and adaptability within the work environment, and a track record of successfully working in a fast-paced setting involving multiple projects and tasks

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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